I joined. The site isn't done but one of the administrators over there posted a couple of weeks ago upon what is going on with it. Because of the incomplete site, they have been working on revamping the place and anyone who joined won't be losing money over it. When the site is complete, the memberships will start on date of the relaunch. My guess, the relaunch will happen when the new season starts.

Which is going to be the last season..

Tingly, the writing seems to be on the wall. There isn't anymore buzz about about OCC or American Chopper.

bmacsys:
I agree. Just take a look at the postings on this site, they're getting stale. Other than Cody's mom posting, there isn't anything new to discuss.

Vinny and Cody are away setting things up for there shop when they get home on sunday I'll give you guys more info. November your going to hear alot more. They just have alot going on, but they appreciate your interest thank-you.

rocktav-mom:
Thank You.

This show was dying a slow death. Their bikes are a joke and have been for years now. They only care about $ and now that Vinnie left, the show is unwatchable. Good riddance, I hope their big world headquarters blows up in their $ hungry eyes. Pathetic....

It's time for "The OCC Show" to get back to the basics.

I feel sorry for Vinny because I see the Pauls and do little Mike with the money. Vinny could have a mansion at home (other than the ranch they replaced the roof on) and I don't know it. At this point, all I know about Vinny is that he seems to do more work than Jr. and he seems like a good family guy. I can't help but wonder what all the "real workers" behind the scenes think of the "workers" that have to deal with the show. I'm sure they do more work than Vinny. Even if it's just when Vinny is getting ready for the show, interviews, etc....

I need to know less about all the money the Pauls and do little Mike are spending. It's nice to see family related things. It's even nice to see a little how they've progressed. But they've strayed from the basics. They have not stayed grounded.

Get back to building interesting motorcycles for the people. Not the commercials! Jr. needs to step up and do what he acted like he wanted to do from the start. Build a great motorcycle. Sr and his business manner has completely taken over Jr's quest to build a great bike. Jr's do little attitude has allowed him to follow his father and where the money is easy.

Sometimes you need to step back to continue.

Geeze, I wish Indian Larry was still around. He would never sellout.

I just frankly can't believe this, so can anyone elaborate on the details of all this mess? I have never been here but felt compelled to check the site as a long time fan since the beginning. Obviously this show and the shop has seen some success, I really thought that was a jab when Paul Sr. said everyone is replacable tonight when Vinnie left tonight, that may be true, but you don't say that to someone who has helped build your success, this is not just a job at some fast food joint, I am just shocked at the behavior of everyone on this show, Paulie is not the same, he cusses more and more like Dad everyday, when the show started he was going to church, seemed as though he was not affected by success, I realize things change but wow really crazy stuff going down with his personality. Mikey is about a hair away from being suicidal it seems like and I really like Mikey but he needs help, this show is not healthy for them anymore. I'd rather see it end than it continue on in this manner with these stupid looking bikes they are building, looks more like Pimp My Bike than a custom bike build. I hope they can turn things around, really wish Vinnie could come back, and I am shocked at what I am seeing if it is true that Cody has left also, seeing how he got his start here, I really thought it was touching to see how he was mentored in his early days, looks like now he is just the butt of abuse now, anyway, long winded I guess, but I am just shocked at how this show has ended up since moving to TLC.

ghsooner, your post makes a lot of sense. It really seems like the Tuetels, all three of them have changed for the worse as people. Mikey is made to look strange on the show. How could it not have an adverse effect on him in real life to look like a fool every week to millions? Paulie and Paul Sr. look like petty, vindictive, mean spirited, arrogant, greedy, vain people. I am sure that the show has helped make them this way. You start to lose touch with reality and end up believing your press clippings. They truly think they are enduring stars.

ghsooner, don't you know the physically beat Cody behind the scenes?

First, they show how Cody's mom asked Sr. to hire him. Then they show how well he is learning. The comments suggested that he even did better than certain Jr at times. Sr. gave Cody his own ride that he built himself. Then Cody went away to school and came back an idiot. Now everyone just complains about him. Maybe to get a response from the viewers? Did school make him dumb?

Look at the ups and downs with Vinny. He was a childhood friend, started working with Jr. after that guy from the very first show quit because Jr. put a tank or something on a bike without them. Vinny travels with them but seems to make Sr. mad with his negative comments about him. Even if the comments were true. Sr. screams at Vinny to "clean this mess!". Vinny backs off the comments about Sr. a little. Sr. or somebody brings in Mike in a way to replace Vinny on the trips away. Sr. must have gotten negative feedback from the "clean this mess!" so he puts a roof on Vinny's house.

Things have changed so much that Sr. doesn't even yell from roids rage anymore. I worked in a health club for several years. I know what is going on with Sr.

In the end, I just hope they have all learned more than how to spend money. I hope they have saved enough money for their failing days.

I couldn't have said things better than ghsooner. The last minutes of the show and Vinnie is leaving!!!???WTF!!! He was the part of the core. He was a very big part of the success of the business. The show is definitely less than it used to be. If ya have a company that starts out small then grows, there is a certain percentage of the employees that make up the core of a company---The ROCK----THE BASE of the little company that started from nothing. Vinnie is NOT easily replacable Paul Sr.!!!!!!

Like I said before. I'm buying Trotta. Growth is good. I have watched the show since it's inception and I joined this thread soon afterward but I must say that I don't like where the guys are AT, right now. Money corrupts but fame corrupts absolutely. It is unfortunate but the guys, namely Senior and Junior have stars in their eyes and have lost complete touch with those that put them where they are at. Like I've said before, RIP year 1 and 2 of American Chopper those were the years that counted. Later Vinnie, you WERE the best. OCC can now KMA!

Wow, its incredible how the show has really changed. I've been a dedicated viewer since it's early days and it has indeed changed.

I was surprised and shocked when Vinnie left the show. To my surprise from reading all of these postings I wasn't the only person that was sad when Vinnie left.

I agree with with jonzz13.....Vinnie is not replaceable, he is part of the family not only to the OCC crew but to all viewers!!

Hope they get together soon.

Vin is more of the family then the family!

I am wishing Vinnie and Cody all the best.... I am a loyal fan of theirs and I am interested to see how the show will progress without them. I do however think that it is bad for people on here to trash talk OCC. We have no idea what happened and everyone eventually should progress on and up as Vinnie and Cody are doing. I don't think either one of them would trash talk anyone publicly. OCC however brought them to public attention and their talents took them from there to here. I wish everyone the very best, Vinnie, Cody and OCC.

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Bring Vinnie Back,
He deserves what he was asking for! Common people, let's petition his return!

I love to see Vin and Cody back on the Show but I think they are happier owning their business and I don't think I will sign a petition. I think I would rather see them have their own show.

What was he asking for?

I agree with K. Vinnie left because he wanted to leave. Signing a petition forcing him to go back to OCC and leave something he started is disrespectful.

I know it has been quite some time now, but I finally saw "Iowa Farm Bureau Bike II" the other day and got to watch the scene where Vinnie was saying his goodbyes. It seemed that Paul Sr. was cordial, but rather cold when wishing Vinnie luck. I have a feeling there is a missing scene or 2 of Senior playing guilt trips on Vinnie to try to get him to stay.

Anybody know if this was the case?